The Barbu de Watermael is a small bantam breed from Belgium that is by our reckoning the cutest chicken we’ve ever seen.
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| Egg Color |
white |
| Egg Size |
Very small |
| Average number of eggs per year |
100 |
| Gamefowl |
no |
| Table Breeds |
no |
| Country of Origin |
Belgium |
| Also called |
Watermaalse Baardkriel |
| Cold tolerant |
yes |
| Year of import(s) |
2019 |
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This endangered Belgian game fowl is striking in appearance and is also the cousin to the well-known Liege Fighter. The Bruges Fighter has a fierce appearance but is generally friendly toward people.
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| Egg Color |
tinted |
| Egg Size |
Large |
| Average number of eggs per year |
150 |
| Gamefowl |
yes |
| Table Breeds |
no |
| Country of Origin |
Belgium |
| Also called |
Brugse Vechter |
| Cold tolerant |
yes |
| Year of import(s) |
2021 |
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Although this giant, muscular Belgian game fowl has a fierce appearance, Liege Fighters are generally friendly toward people and can be an excellent choice for the dedicated hobbyist willing to explore the extremes of the poultry kingdom.
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| Egg Color |
tinted |
| Egg Size |
Large |
| Average number of eggs per year |
150 |
| Gamefowl |
yes |
| Table Breeds |
no |
| Country of Origin |
Belgium |
| Also called |
Luikse Vechter |
| Cold tolerant |
yes |
|
This giant lays an enormous number of eggs. With its feathered shanks and cuckoo feather pattern, it's one of our most popular dual-purpose breeds and for good reason!
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| Egg Color |
tan |
| Egg Size |
Jumbo |
| Average number of eggs per year |
140 - 160 |
| Gamefowl |
no |
| Table Breeds |
yes |
| Country of Origin |
Belgium |
| Also called |
Mechelse Koekoek |
| Cold tolerant |
no |
| Year of import(s) |
2013 |
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The Mechelen Turkey Head is currently very endangered in its native range, and good specimens with the desired, typical heads are rare.
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| Egg Color |
tinted |
| Egg Size |
Large |
| Gamefowl |
no |
| Table Breeds |
yes |
| Country of Origin |
Belgium |
| Also called |
Melchelse Kalkoen Kop |
| Cold tolerant |
yes |
| Year of import(s) |
2021 |
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